Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Kirksville address and unloads right where you point.
Kirksville gets about 42 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain means drainage is a real concern when you are filling or backfilling. Fill dirt gives you a compactable base that stays put even in wet conditions.
Ordering by the ton and having it delivered lets you start the job on the right footing. You control the timing and the quantity.
For most fill jobs in Kirksville, one product does the work. It comes from regional sources, so the exact composition can vary, but it is always clean earth with no organic matter.
| Product | What it is for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts to a firm base; no organic matter |
Match your project to the right product and the right depth. These are typical uses for fill dirt around the area.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Compact in thin lifts to avoid later settling |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts; allow for drainage slope |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Place and compact to grade; needs topsoil cover |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compacted in layers for a stable base |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Use clean fill; compact as you go |
Kirksville sees roughly 130 days a year below 32F. That means the ground freezes deep and stays frozen for long stretches, which shortens the window for spreading and grading. The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall.
Soils mapped in the Kirksville area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. As a result, you may need more base stone under the surface layer to keep it stable. The ground around Kirksville is in hydrologic group D, which means it takes water in very slowly. Most rain runs across the surface, so drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
Figuring out the right amount of fill dirt for your project comes down to the length, width and depth of the area you are filling. Use our fill dirt calculator to enter those numbers and get a tonnage estimate in seconds.
Order fill dirt online by the ton. At checkout you enter your ZIP code and see the delivered price before you commit. Deliveries go out by dump truck in loads from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. You choose a morning or afternoon window. Gravel Monkey sends an email confirmation when you order and a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load once it is being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead after you approve that second email.
You need to be at the site or have someone there during the delivery window. The truck needs at least 12 feet of road width. If access is limited, the crew unloads as close to the spot as they can. Check the delivery within 48 hours for any issues and photograph anything that looks wrong.
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These are the materials buyers most often order alongside fill dirt for a complete job.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to Kirksville and the nearby towns listed below. Kirksville gets about 42 inches of precipitation a year, so we schedule deliveries with weather in mind to help keep your project on track.
The tonnage depends on the volume of the area you are filling. There are about 69 days a year with measurable rain in Kirksville, so it is a good idea to schedule a dry window for delivery and compaction. Use our fill dirt calculator to get an accurate estimate.
Fill dirt is not the growing layer. Use it as a base to raise grade or fill holes. Place topsoil on top of the fill dirt for planting.
We stock one grade of fill dirt suitable for all structural fills. It is a consistent mix of earth with no organic matter, designed to compact into a firm base.
Whether you are backfilling a foundation or raising a low yard, fill dirt delivered by Gravel Monkey can get the job started right. Visit the Kirksville hub to learn more or place your order.
We also deliver to these nearby areas:
See the delivered price for your address and order fill dirt by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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